Business-Friendly Howell, initiative led by the Community Development Committee of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, with the cooperation of the City of Howell and the Downtown Development Authority will hold a focus group/feed back session on May 17, 2012 begininng at 7:30 am at the Howell Opera House, 123 W Grand River.

GROUPS INCLUDE:

Businesses in the DDA, Building Owners in the DDA, Mfg. Co. & large employers, Real Estate & Development Reps., City Businesses outside the DDA area, Commercial/Industrial Bldg Owners, and a final open session for any business person.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 517-546-3920 for more information and to rsvp for a group/session.  Each session will last 1 1/2 hr.

In order to gather honest, valuable information, there will be no representatives from the City or the Chamber at these sessions.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

This is tentatively scheduled for May 17th, weather permitting, Thompson Lake will be treated for weeds and/or algae.

5/10/12 Storm sewer at the George/Washington Intersection

5/10/12 - 5/11/12   Grading on Tompkins

5/11/12 Water Service on George

Week of 5/14/2012 -

           Santitary Sewer work on Washington continues

           Cutting grade on George to prepare for road

Week of 5/28/12 - Pulverize/remove asphalt on Isbell (south of the   tracks) and Center Street 

Week of May 14th they will begin with bituminous paving(asphalt) on

Swann Court, moving onto the west end of Maple, then to S Tompkins.

NOTE - Driveway installation will be done during the first layer of asphalt

Emails have been sent to residents that are affected, if they provide email addresses to us.

REMEMBER - THIS SCHEDULE CAN ALTER DUE TO ANY UNFORESEEN WEATHER.

Any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact our office 546-3861.

Thanks again

The contractors work diligently to work through the weather, but in cases of extreme rain, or weather conditions, the contractors might need to leave the site.

Please always watch the website for updates as they occur.

Thanks for your patience during this construction season.

It will run from 9am - 2pm, throught October 28, 2012.

More information is available through the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce at http://howell.chambermaster.com/events/details/2012-howell-s-sunday-farmers-market-may-oct

Residents may experience rusty water in these areas.  If you do notice rusty water, you will need to run cold water for 10 - 15 minutes, and DO NOT do laundry until the water is clear.

If you have any quesitons, please do not hesitate to contact the DPS at 517-546-7510.

October 13, 2012

www.co.livingston.mi.us/solidwaste

August 4, 2012 - Green Oak

September 29, 2012 - Howell

County Hazardous Flyer 2012.pdf

www.co.livingston.mi.us/solidwaster/hhwschedule.htm

More information on the park and boat launch rules and regulations available at the Howell Recreation Authority website:

http://www.howellrecreation.org/howellcity.html

Please check the city calendar for pick dates and locations. 

If it continues to happen or you need assistance, please contact the dps department at 517-546-7510.

The parking lots in the Central Business District will be swept in April, June August and October.  As always the dates will be subject to weather conditions, and may vary in times.

Major/Local street sweeping will occur in the fourth week of the month,  April through August.  Again, the dates will be subject to weather conditions, and may vary in times.

Through the State of Michigan requirments to improve intergovernmental cooperation throughout the State and local governments, the City of Howell has developed the attached report outlining a collaboration, cooperation and consolidation plan.  We hope you find this document useful, and if you have any questions or comments you may contact City Manager Shea Charles at 517-546-3502, or scharles@ci.howell.mi.us.